Bcs_customs

So im wanting to put an ax15 in my 89 xj that has the peugeot trans, how hard would it be to swap in a 96 AX-15? Is there anything ive gotta change? Thanks any help is apreciated, I found a 96 AX-15 with clutch and slave cylinder on craigslist for $300 is that a good deal?

Gee oh Dee

Its not bad. Just get new clutch parts for the 96 trans. Everything but the flywheel should be replaced, at least thats what I did when I swapped out my puke-goat for an AX.

You may have a 21 spline (input) transfer case, in which case you'll want the 23 spline input tcase off the 96. Output is the same across the years.

The cross member should be used from the new trans as well. The bolt holes in the sub frame are in different locations as the AX is a tad longer, and wider (not a problem at all). The holes for both transmissions/cross members are already in the subframe, at least they were on my 87.

You may wanna sye the tcase and replace the trans to crossmember mount, I didnt replace mine so i had to do some of the work twice.

The tcase linkage is also slightly different. You'll have to adjust the linkage if you can. Mine was completely fubar, so I have to manually shift under the truck at the moment. It really, really blows.

I'll be clocking my tcase and doing a custom linkage to simplify things.

There is probably stuff I'm forgetting. There is a write up somewhere around here, or pm me with questions. I'll do my best to help.

Bcs_customs

Ok so what about an 89 AX-15? I found one at a jy for $150, would this one be an easier install and a better match?

99 Purple XJ

Go for the 96 ax15 it has an external slave cylinder the 89 has an internal slave cylinder

freegdr

I just put a nv3550 in mine ...the 89 if it is will have a much smaller pilot shaft whish is a direct fit for the pilot bearing that fits renix . But still gotta have 23 spline case . the 96 will have the external slave which is more desireable however still gonna need the 23 spline case and a conversion pilot bearing . also different clutch master and slave setup .

freegdr

Its a 50/50 split wich one in a complete xj would be beettr.

freegdr

theres a linkkage set up for you 70,00 on ebay ...plug and play...

Gee oh Dee

I want to do what bSFab did. Maybe with my own spin.


And go with the newer AX. External slave is much better.

Bcs_customs

Wow guess ill just put a peugeot back in, I cant afford all this extra stuff needed to install, I have around $400 to spend, and this seems to be $500-$700, someday I guess I might be lucky enough, thanks for all the awsomely helpfull info

Gee oh Dee

I bought an 89 (built in late 89) for $500 with the trans.

I took what I wanted, sold what I could, and scrapped the rest.

I even had the AX rebuilt before the swap.

Still about broke even. Find a XJ thats totaled if you can. I found mine on CL.

freegdr

Was the 89 still in the xj?

Gee oh Dee

Huh?

Late 89 got the AX. Early 89 had the puke-goat BA5/10

freegdr

89 AX 15 im tryng to save ink....lol...

Bcs_customs

Ive been doing the part out scene, right now I have the jeep im driving, another I just got running and two parts jeeps, and I live in an apt so there at my buddys parents house right now, and ive looked at like 20 xjs around here and none have the ax-15 . . . when the 3 I dont need are gone maybe then ill be able to, but for now, looks like its replacing with a peugeot for me, thanks again for all the help

freegdr

If the 89 ax 15 was still in the xj id offer them 300.00 for all parts needed buy new clutch and you under 400.00 jm2cw